FJ60 - VORTEC - Tootsie roll. SoCal

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SO, I've been debating for a while and here it is.


SOLD!

1987 FJ60, 300k on the vehicle.
5.7 Vortec V8 from a wrecked 1999 Tahoe (32k at install, nearly 50k miles as of today)


The Vortec swap IS CALIFORNIA LEGAL!!!! NO, I repeat, NO issues registering/getting a smog check.


H-55 (factory new unit installed winter 2005)
Rebuilt T-Case during H-55 install
OME/Dakkar lift
Optima red top
IPF H-4 conversions with IPF harness
Tuffy Console
Volvo seats from 2002 S-60
BFG 33" AT-KO tires (50% left) on stock powder coated wheels (black)
Kaymar rear bumper
SROR Sliders with my outside tubes
Front bumper with winch/recovery points by me.
Damplifier sound deadening throughout interior
Tint
Kenwood head unit with IPOD interface (controlled through head unit, IPOD stays locked in Tuffy Console)
Pioneer 6 1/2" speakers in front doors as well as cargo area
Sony 10" sub in cargo area.
Yakima racks
FJ62 passenger grab bar (the one over the glove box)
4-Runner Calipers
K&N air filter
Tie rod ends replaced about three years ago (late 2005, IIRC)


Knuckles rebuilt this past winter
Oil changes regularly (conventional 10W30)
Mobil one in T-case
Mobil one in Transmission
Royal purple in differentials



I'm sure there's lots of other stuff I'm forgetting, but that's the basics.

As to the bad stuff:

A/C compressor took a dump a couple of weeks ago and the fan/blower crapped out a couple of days ago :(
I may or may not have those issues fixed before selling.

Paint is faded/oxidized
There are some dents
There is some surface rust inside the driver's side A-pillar
There is no headliner, but the roof has been covered with Damplifier
Carpet in not trashed, but it ain't clean either
Windshield has chips that have been professionally repaired (came with the cruiser when I bought it several years ago)


Yes, it has been offroad. I've been accused of driving it in Baja like I was Parnelli Jones :D




I'm asking $5500.00 CASH as it sits right now.

I consider this to be a VERY fair price considering the time/effort/money I've put into it. Just the Vortec Swap cost way over that amount.

Vehicle is located in SoCal (I live in Van Nuys and work in Culver City). I drive it every day, and that is what is leading me to sell it. I need a better suited vehicle for commuting. When time/money permits, then I'll have another one to build :D


Please no trades and no low-ballers. I have not listed this ANYWHERE else, MUD only so please be respectful.


LINKS:

bumper - https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/203864-front-bumper-take-two.html

Vortec - https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/134170-tootsie-roll-vortec-begins.html

ROTW - https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/168942-rotw-philos1-tootsie-roll.html








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To summarize,

Decently built V8J60
Location Socal
$5500.00 CASH


Thanks for looking :)
 
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Sweet Rig

Man if my 2 vehicles would sell I would fly cross country to buy yours. I doubt they sell before yours is gone.

I am actually secretly hoping I find a great 60 on the west coast so I can have a little adventure getting it home (Alabama).

Just bought my wife a used 99 Suburban with the same motor. Runs really good and hauls her land yacht around really nice. I can only imagine how well it gets your 60 going. High school buddy had a fj62. It couldn't keep up with its own shadow.

Would you be willing to pick a buyer up from LAX and then maybe to the closest bank (might be safer to travel with travelers checks rather than 5.5K)?

Will the rust on the roof/gutters need attention or have you cleaned up / stopped it with the primer?

I may have missed something (tried to read all of the posts and linked posts), is the bumper in the pick above a modofied version of the one your originally built?

Good luck with the sale. Cool sculpture too!!
 
Slick17255 - Hey man. No problem picking up at any local airport (I work night shift). Rust on roof was all cut out and patches were welded in. There is now some surface rust coming through the primer. I have a can of "made-to-order" spray paint that I had planned on cleaning up the gutters a little. I may still do that over the next weeks/days.

Traveler's checks are definitely safer, but you'd need to cash them before you buy it :)

I had built one bumper (the one in the first photo), then I had a fender bender and it was, well, bent. I sold that one to someone here (CruisinFJ60) and he's running it now. I made a newer "improved" version that is currently on the rig with a warn winch.

cheers,
shane.
 
New compressor would be around $200 (not counting labor and a flush/fill). I replaced the drier, expansion valve, and had the condenser cleaned when the A/C was originally hooked up. It runs on R134.

Fan could be just a resistor or something else small (I haven't investigated yet). I will likely have at least the fan working over the next weeks.

To summarize, I'd say less than $500 if you paid someone to do it. Much less if you do it yourself. If you're really serious, I can take a deposit (non refundable) and get it handled so that it's ready to go.

Let me know if you want to take it for a test spin.
 
philos1 said:
To summarize, I'd say less than $500 if you paid someone to do it. Much less if you do it yourself. If you're really serious, I can take a deposit (non refundable) and get it handled so that it's ready to go.

Let me know if you want to take it for a test spin.
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Don't want to dick you around but I'm gonna think about it one more day and then let you know how serious I am. Thanks
 
Cool, let me know whenever.

cheers.
 
Sold today. I'll post a pic of the happy new owner tomorrow.
 
Shane, buy my S4 that is for sale see add on MUD. Call me and I will hook you up. It is a way cool commuter car.

Dynosoar
 
Dynosoar said:
Shane, buy my S4 that is for sale see add on MUD. Call me and I will hook you up. It is a way cool commuter car.

Dynosoar
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WOW!!!! she's a beauty!!!! I don't think it'll fit in my $2500 commuter car budget though.
 
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